Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist

Location: Sedalia, MO

Department: Youth Community Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Varying shifts between 8am-8pm, Monday-Friday

Job Summary: Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Youth & Family Community Support Specialist in our Sedalia location. In this role, you will evaluate patients' needs, arrange assistance, provide referrals to support programs, assist families, provide information on housing/daycare, support disabled persons and families with young children. You'll conduct interviews, determine areas of needed support, provide parental education, maintain detailed notes and confidential records, and have in-depth knowledge of available community programs and support.

Location:

Sedalia is a vibrant community located in west-central Missouri, offering a high quality of life with affordable living, excellent schools, parks and recreational opportunities. It's conveniently situated with access to larger metro areas.

Position Perks and Benefits:

Competitive hourly rateOpportunities for professional growth and advancementFriendly and supportive work environmentProfessional development opportunitiesRecognition and reward programsPaid time off and holidaysHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) plan with company match

Key Responsibilities:

Evaluate patients' needs and arrange assistanceProvide referrals to various community support programsAssist families in need with housing, daycare, disability supportSupport families with young childrenConduct interviews to determine areas needing most supportProvide parental educationMaintain detailed notes and confidential records for each caseHave comprehensive knowledge of available community programs/support

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human Services field such as Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Recreational Therapy, Human Development & Family Studies, Gerontology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Sociology or equivalent qualifying experienceMust work well with childrenOrganized and energeticStrong time management skillsWillingness to help others and show initiativeExcellent communication abilitiesReliable transportationFlexibility with schedulesAbility to transport clients as neededValid driver's license with favorable driving recordCurrent auto insurance coverage

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.